In a live chat on NFL.com Monday, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton revealed that his call of an onside kick to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV last month required more than just guts and execution. He also needed to do some last-second scrambling.

Even before riding along with the New Orleans Saints with a police escort from the team hotel to Sun Life Stadium for Super Bowl XLIV, I gained a better understanding of the love affair Saints fans have for their team, and the love the team has for its fans.

Sean Payton has earned a reputation for being a brilliant play-caller during his tenure in New Orleans, and his beautifully scripted scoring drive to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV showcased his masterful talents.